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Shell vase

William FERRY, VICTORIA ART POTTERY, Brunswick, Melbourne (manufacturer)
Shell vase
 (c. 1898)

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
17.2 × 14.4 × 7.6.cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1988

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Inscription
impressed inside base l.l.: W F

Accession Number
D49-1988

Department
Australian Decorative Arts

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation

Physical description
Moulded vase in the form of a nautilus shell set upon a high mount base decorated with shells including abalone, probably cast from life, and coral branches, all decorated with green glaze.

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